RAD -LAB

(914) 937-3600 ext. 3301 sgiglio@blindbrook.org

Hello Families,

This year we will be using Tinkercad, a 3D CAD design tool, to encourage creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration in our classroom. Tinkercad is a free and web-based application. This means that students may access and work on their designs both at school and at home using almost any computer that is connected to the internet, without having to install any software. Tinkercad accounts are open to Tinkerers of all ages! You may also create a parent account so that you can log in to see what your child is making, reset passwords, change usernames as necessary, and even start designing. For more information about this, please visit: autode.sk/tinkercadparentsandteachers By using Tinkercad, your child is joining the largest community of 3D design and 3D printing enthusiasts of its kind. The skills they will be learning are directly connected to innovative careers such as building, architecture, animation, engineering, industrial design, and more. Through the use of this learning tool, they will be able to go from mind to design in minutes. To learn more about 3D design and modeling, please visit: makingstartshere.com I look forward to a great year as we incorporate the use of technology in our classroom and inspire your child to design and create. Thank you!

Welcome everyone to Technology class --- Mr. Giglio

Remote / Hybrid Learning Model

Please note curriculum / projects can be added or deleted depending on circumstances

This year the students will engage in a variety of activities to LEARN ABOUT EACH OTHER, LEARN ABOUT VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES & THEIR IMPACT ON SOCIETY, We will learn about SYSTEMS and the ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS.

Since we will be remote for the first 2 weeks of school it will be important for us to learn about each other, get used to using CLASSROOM and ZOOM and to be able to access TINKERCAD.

Unfortunately it may not be possible ( unless circumstances change) to engage in learning about LEGO ROBOTICS. Due to the rules and regulations about cleaning highly touched areas such as the lego parts we may be forced to delete this hands-on activity from our program.

Using the CLASSROOM program

CLASSROOM has many different functions we can access.

1. STREAM Tab - which is like a message / chat

   1. This is where messages & questions & chatting will occur

   2. This is where we will have CLASS DISCUSSIONS

2. CLASSWORK Tab - which is where Assignments & Information will be posted

   1. You will submit all your assignment in this tab

   2. You will receive your personal grades and feedback in this tab

How are you graded ?

1. Regardless of the assignment each assignment is graded on a 100 point scale.

2. Some assignments are broken up into two or more parts ---

   1. therefore each part is still worth 100 points.

   2. For example, if a project is broken up into 3 parts then the whole project is worth 300 points and you are graded on each part.

   3. So, if you earned 60 points on part 1, 85 points on part 2 and 90 points on part 3 your total for the project would be 235 points out of a total of 300 points

What if I get a low grade on an assignment, what can I do ?

1. Well you have two choices

   1. Choice 1 - Accept your grade

   2. Choice 2 - Review your mistakes with the teacher, make corrections and resubmit for a new grade

ZOOM - RULES

We will be using ZOOM for all virtual discussions.

1. You must be on time for class

2. You must use your REAL NAME to indicate who you are - NO NICK NAMES, why ? because I have to take attendance

3. You must work in a place that is conducive to learning, NOT YOUR BED

4. You must be dressed appropriately

5. You need to participate and listen carefully to each other

6. We will practice using the “RAISE YOUR HAND”, and the MUTE options

7. You must not have any TV or MUSIC playing in the background, no pets or other distractions

8. You must be on VIDEO until we finish with the discussion(s)

9. Keep your microphone MUTED until you need to speak.

*** Because of the TIME DELAY of the internet, you need to wait for someone to finish speaking before you raise your hand to respond.

***Other rules may be applied at a later time if required.

TINKERCAD

Tinkercad is a 3D-DESIGN program that is internet based. Each student will get a login user / password

Students will be able to use this program to design a 3D three dimensional object, for example you can design a “WHEEL”

LEGO ROBOTICS

If the administrators allow us to use the LEGO parts student will learn to design & assemble robots with various sensors such as a sound sensor, light sensor, touch button sensor and a ultrasonic sensor , plus add motors, wheels, levers, gears and pulleys to their project.

*** Please note this unit might be deleted from our curriculum due to the health protocols ***

VIDEOS of projects and other Topics

Students will view a variety of videos which will be accessed through CLASSROOM.

Some videos are short and some are long, It is our recommendation that students view the videos and then review the sections that they don’t fully understand and develop questions to clarify their understanding.

How to ask questions & listen to others

Asking questions can be difficult for students, we will practice asking questions so that the student becomes more comfortable with this important part of their learning experience.

Clarifying questions & directions is important so that the student understands what the assignment is and they get the most out of the assignment or project.

During discussions the teacher will call upon students to answer questions or provide information or opinions related to the technology topic.

The student should NOT be afraid or embarrassed to be wrong. This is all part of the learning process.

Use full sentences to ask questions, focus on the topic, focus on details that you may be confused about, focus on vocabulary that you don't know, focus on the sequence of events if applicable, etc.

Listening skills

Listening is a challenge when we are using the internet, due to a variety of reasons.

The audio quality may be poor, peoples accents, people speak to fast, the internet has delays, distractions in your home and many other reasons.

You must listen carefully when we engage in discussions and if you need something repeated raise your hand.

My advice is not to have any other open tabs on your computer, no games, no music, no unapproved videos etc. Work in a quiet room with no distractions.

Don’t sit near a window, turn your smartphone off.

For those who need to move around once in a while , keep the volume up so that you can still hear the conversation or use wireless headphones if you have them.

Prepare your work desk with items you may need, such as:

1. A calculator,

2. A ruler

3. A protractor

4. A scissors

5. Pencils, paper, eraser

6. Tissues

7. A drink

8. Reading glasses

9. Headphones, if needed

10. Other

Behavior

Whether you are in school or at home we expect you to behave appropriately, do not distract yourself or others while on ZOOM, with noises or gestures. Do not interrupt others while they are speaking, use the RAISE YOUR HAND if you want to speak.

Assignment Deadlines

Due to the limited time we have, we must stick to assignment deadlines, present your best effort and submit your work by the deadline noted in CLASSROOM for that particular assignment.